Enrollment
138
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredonia, NY
Wheelock Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheelock Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361152006697
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheelock Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fredonia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheelock Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, NY.
School address
District: Fredonia Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361152006697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheelock Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheelock Primary School
Wheelock Primary School is a small combined-grade school in Fredonia, New York, enrolling 138 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Wheelock Primary School is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 138 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fredonia Central School District also operates Fredonia High School (461 students) and Fredonia Middle School (453 students) alongside Wheelock Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wheelock Primary School compares
Wheelock Primary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Wheelock Primary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredonia Central School District, which includes Wheelock Primary School.
$21,548
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wheelock Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheelock Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wheelock Primary School
How many students attend Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredonia, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheelock Primary School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheelock Primary School?
28.9% of students at Wheelock Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheelock Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheelock Primary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Fredonia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheelock Primary School rank among public schools in Fredonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelock Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fredonia on the city page.
Is Wheelock Primary School a good school?
Wheelock Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fredonia Central School District?
Besides Wheelock Primary School, Fredonia Central School District also operates Fredonia High School (461 students), Fredonia Middle School (453 students), and Fredonia Elementary School (432 students). See the Fredonia Central School District district page for the complete list.
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